Lifestyle<i>Gables Speight's Ale House</i>, Herne BayThe takeover of a Herne Bay institution is completed in a rush, causing a few hiccups.30 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleOlivia Harper and Toni Brandso's favourite thingsInterior architects and firm friends Olivia Harper and Toni Brandso show us a few of their favourite things.29 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleBuff for best resultsLearn the secret to getting the most out of mineral makeup.29 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Emma GleasonAUT student Emma Gleason tells <i>Viva</i> about her passion for all things fashion.29 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleAt Home: Bursting with flavourFloral designer and keen gardener Fionna Hill is spreading the word on the goodness of microgreens.28 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleOne-click wonderTen years ago, women only bought clothes they had tried on. Today, millions get their fashion fix on Net-a-porter. We ask London-based founder Natalie Massenet why we're in love with online shopping.28 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleA world of tastes<i>Viva</i>'s eating out editor Nici Wickes takes us on a personal tour behind the scenes of her new TV cooking/travel show, <i>World Kitchen.</i>28 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleFood Show chef interviewsSix top chefs, and stars of the show, talk to <i>Viva</i> about their love of cooking - and life.28 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleJust a numberWomen aged over 40 have often felt ignored by fashion, but a range of new labels aim to look after their style needs.27 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Fresh fieldsThe latest crop of vineyards can be found in some unlikely places.24 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Yvonne BrownlieLook Good Feel Better general manager Yvonne Brownlie shares her style secrets.24 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleGo wild in the kitchen (+recipes)Even if huntin', shootin' and fishin' aren't your cup of tea, you can still get into the wild food spirit.24 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleFeeling pretty on the insideLeading Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan launches her latest lingerie collection at Farmers stores from today.23 Jul 04:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Marvel Grill</i>, TakapunaIt's worth making the trip over the bridge to Alisdair Gribben's latest venture.23 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleGender bendersThe blurring of the sexes is nothing new in popular culture, but androgyny is finally being accepted by the general populace.22 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe Dish: Our macaron masterLast week, one of the ways <i>Viva</i> recommended celebrating Bastille Day was to eat macarons. And it seems you did!22 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleSam Lennon's favourite thingsFurniture designer Sam Lennon incorporates many influences into his work, not least his appreciation of architecture.21 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleA love-haute relationshipHaute couture may be struggling in these tough economic times, but there is still a place for it on the catwalks of Paris.21 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleMan of the momentWorld-famous English foodie Rick Stein brings his live stage show to New Zealand in August. Here, he tells us what to expect.21 Jul 02:00 AM
LifestyleBeauty: Best face forwardFacials these days are fit for all fancies, with many different experiences on offer.21 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleRetail Therapy: Bikini babeHarajuku Lovers are a very Japanese, cutesy-pie range of mini fragrances.20 Jul 03:00 PM